Getting around the Monterey Peninsula
Trolleys, the rec trail, and where parking gets tight. How to move around the Peninsula without the stress.
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How the Peninsula towns fit together
Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, Seaside, Marina and the rest each have their own feel. A short field guide.
A newcomer guide to the Monterey Peninsula
New to the Peninsula? A quick orientation to the towns, the rhythms, and how to find your footing.
Understanding the Peninsula water story
Water shapes almost every local decision on the Monterey Peninsula. A plain-language guide to why, and who decides.
How to follow Monterey city government
Peninsula city councils and the county board decide parking, permits, and water. Here is how to follow the meetings that change your day.
Monterey Bay FC edges Sporting JAX 2-1 at Cardinale
Monterey Bay FC got back in the win column at Cardinale Stadium, edging Sporting JAX 2-1 on June 18 with a late winner in front of the Kelp side.
The 69th Monterey Jazz Festival returns September 25 to 27
The 69th Monterey Jazz Festival returns September 25 to 27 at the Monterey Fairgrounds. Here is what is taking shape for the 2026 weekend.
What Monterey Current is, and how the calendar works
What Monterey Current is, who it is for, and how the events calendar works. A quick guide to getting the most out of the Peninsula’s local edit.
How to read the Monterey marine layer
How to read the Monterey marine layer: why the fog rolls in, when it burns off, and how to plan a Peninsula day around it.
Where to catch live music and theater on the Peninsula
The Peninsula punches above its size for live music and theater. A guide to the rooms worth knowing, from the Golden State to Sunset Center.